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EVs Take 91.5% Share In Norway

CleanTechnica EVs

March’s auto market saw plugin EVs take 91.5% share in Norway, up from 91.1% year on year. BEVs alone took almost 90% share. Overall auto volume was 9,750 units, 50% down YoY, and the lowest March in 15 years. The Tesla Model Y was again Norway’s best selling vehicle. March. [continued] The post EVs Take 91.5% Share In Norway appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EV market share grew in March, but that’s not what Australia’s car lobby wants you to know

The Driven EV News

Contrary to reports, the share of electric vehicles in new car sales in March actually grew, and ICE sales are static. The post EV market share grew in March, but that’s not what Australia’s car lobby wants you to know appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Giga Berlin is producing cars for India 

Teslarati

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is producing right-hand drive (RHD) cars for India. People close to the matter told Reuters that Gigia Berlin is preparing to export Tesla vehicles to India later this year. “The right-hand drive [Tesla] cars which will be allocated to India, [Giga Berlin has] started building them,” said sources. Tesla cars for the Indian market will be the first time Giga Berlin produced right-hand drive cars.

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Charge an electric truck in 30 minutes: Kempower rolls out 1.2 MW charging station

The Driven EV News

Finnish company Kempower has launched a 1.2 megawatt charging station that is capable of charging a semi truck in just 30 mins. It's the latest in a series of blistering technology breakthroughs. The post Charge an electric truck in 30 minutes: Kempower rolls out 1.2 MW charging station appeared first on The Driven.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Tesla’s Elon Musk reiterates FSD licensing offer for other automakers

Teslarati

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite may attract a lot of skepticism from critics, but the fact remains that it is one of the most advanced driver-assist systems available for consumers today. With the rollout of FSD (Supervised), Tesla has effectively brought supervised assisted driving to inner-city streets. And in a recent post on X, CEO Elon Musk reiterated his willingness to license FSD to other carmakers.

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Ford Settles It: Electric Vehicle Gloom & Doom Was Premature

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford claps back at electric vehicle doomscrollers with plans for a new EVs including confirmation of the secret "skunkworks" project. The post Ford Settles It: Electric Vehicle Gloom & Doom Was Premature appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford delays next-gen electric truck and SUV, plans hybrids across lineup

Green Car Reports

The electric future will take a bit longer than originally promised at Ford. On Thursday, Ford announced its next-gen electric truck, known as T3, will arrive a year later than planned while the unrelated three-row electric SUV will arrive two years later than planned. Subsequently, Ford said it plans to offer a hybrid powertrain in every.

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Tip from Elon Musk’s X helps indict man accused of sharing illicit content

Teslarati

Elon Musk’s social media platform X still attracts criticism by the buckets, but the company does seem to be doing something right on some serious and pertinent issues. As per a county prosecutor in Ohio, for one, the indictment of a man on 54 charges related to the possession and distribution of child abuse materials would likely not have been possible without a tip from X.

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Quebec ends EV purchase incentives, in what could prove a market test

Green Car Reports

Canada's Quebec province—widely seen as the "California of Canada" with respect to EVs and EV policy—plans to end its EV purchase incentives. Quebec currently offers incentives of up to $7,000 for new EVs and $5,000 for new plug-in hybrids, as well as up to $3,500 for used EVs (all amounts are in Canadian dollars). But the amounts will.

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Tesla slashes prices for Australia’s best selling EV by up to $8,500

The Driven EV News

After and despite a record quarter of sales, Tesla has slashes prices while adding upgrades to Australia's best-selling EV. The post Tesla slashes prices for Australia’s best selling EV by up to $8,500 appeared first on The Driven.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Is your smart charger about to become dumb? Don’t get caught out, says myenergi

My Energi

With thousands of new EVs hitting the roads this month to coincide with the March plate change, myenergi is recommending that drivers choose carefully when it comes to specifying a future-proof home charger, ensuring that it’s WiFi or ethernet-connected to ensure that it doesn’t ‘go dumb’ in the future. Jordan Brompton, co-founder of myenergi, highlights that some smart chargers that rely on SIM card connectivity could become dumb chargers once the data contract expires, and that to ensure ongoi

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Volta Trucks bounces back from bankruptcy, resumes ‘sharpened’ commercial EV business plan

Electrek

Less than six months after a seemingly dooming bankruptcy filing, Volta Trucks has reemerged from the ashes, fresh with redemptive capital and a leaned-down business plan. The commercial EV startup can now resume its work in delivering its electric last-mile trucks to customers this year.

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Autonomous Electric Trains Really Are Coming For Your Diesel

CleanTechnica EVs

The US startup Intramotev is squeezing diesel out of the freight hauling business, starting with electric trains for heavy industries. The post Autonomous Electric Trains Really Are Coming For Your Diesel appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Canoo spent twice its annual revenue on CEO’s private jets last year

Electrek

EV startup Canoo paid $1.7 million for CEO Tony Aquila’s private jet bills, twice its total revenue last year. According to its earnings report released this week, Canoo lost $302 million in 2023 – but it’s apparently been champagne and caviar for its top executive.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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BYD plans to launch Tesla Cybertruck competitor in 2024

Teslarati

BYD plans to launch an electric pickup truck to compete against the likes of the Tesla Cybertruck and the Ford F-150 Lightning. According to the Chinese company’s announcement, it has developed a midsize-to-large pickup truck for the global market. BYD revealed photos of its first electric pickup truck, showcasing its general appearance. However, it did not disclose price estimates or other details about the all-electric pickup truck’s design.

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Kia set to export this all-electric SUV at a price that undercuts Tesla

Electrek

South Korean automaker Kia has started production on its all-electric EV5 SUV for export in China, with the first markets targeted being Thailand and Australia, with Australia’s price expected to undercut Tesla’s Model Y, which is the best-selling SUV in the country. A global launch is set for next year, but will that include the US?

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Hyundai On A Roll As Electric Car Sales Surge & Robotaxi Gets Driver’s License

CleanTechnica EVs

Hyundai is setting sales records in the US powered by its assortment of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. The post Hyundai On A Roll As Electric Car Sales Surge & Robotaxi Gets Driver’s License appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volvo Cars achieved a global sales record in March thanks to EVs

Electrek

Volvo Cars' global BEV sales are up 43% year-over-year in March – here's how its monthly and quarterly EV sales break down.

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Nikola releases Q1 2024 delivery & production report

Teslarati

Nikola released its Q1 2024 delivery and production report, stating that the company had a productive first quarter. “We are on track for a successful 2024 by continuing the momentum set in 2023,” said Nikola CEO Steve Girsky. “It’s about more than just setting goals. It’s about following through on our commitments. This includes not only the production and sale of our hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks but also the start of returns for our battery-electric trucks to customers.

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This lithium-free battery startup just raised $78M in Series C funding

Electrek

Boston-based Alsym Energy, which is developing a nonflammable rechargeable battery that’s cobalt and lithium-free, has announced a $78 million funding round.

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Window Shop: Toyota Teases 4Runner – Again

The Truth About Cars

If it weren’t for teaser shots about hotly anticipated models from different brands, car corners of the internet wouldn’t have much to talk about on some days. Fortunately, the news keeps rolling from Toyota, who’ve released a telling photo of the upcoming 4Runner – along with a suggested release date. Billed as showing up ‘right around the corner’, the next 4Runner will take its place in a newly and delightfully square SUV lineup at Toyota dealers.

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Polestar 7 to replace Polestar 2 in EV line-up to avoid Volkswagen Golf-like fate

Electrek

A new Polestar electric car is destined to replace the Polestar 2 , the EV that started it all. The Polestar 7 will not be a direct successor to the 2 as the brand looks to keep things fresh.

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Will Tesla’s Slip Complicate The Climb To Mass Electric Vehicle Adoption?

CleanTechnica EVs

We recently hired a certified electrician to upgrade our garage so we’d have another place to charge our Tesla Model Y. As introductions got underway, it became clear that the electrician didn’t realize the SUV parked next to him was a battery electric vehicle. Wow. If an electrician didn’t recognize. [continued] The post Will Tesla’s Slip Complicate The Climb To Mass Electric Vehicle Adoption?

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Ford delays EVs, Quebec incentive phaseout, EV rejectors as Luddites: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Ford promises more hybrids but is delaying several key EVs. Are EV rejectors behind the times? And will EV sales hold up with the phaseout of incentives in Canada’s EV hotbed? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has delayed its next-generation electric pickup and 3-row electric SUV, while stepping up plans to offer hybrids, in a.

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Ford updates electric vehicle plans, readies manufacturing plants

Electric Cars Report

Ford Motor Company said today it is retiming the launch of upcoming electric vehicles at its Oakville, Ontario, assembly plant while continuing to build out an advanced industrial system to produce its next-generation electric vehicles, including greenfield construction and conversion of existing assembly plants. The company continues to invest in a broad set of EV […] The post Ford updates electric vehicle plans, readies manufacturing plants appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Ford delays electric three-row SUV with new EV pickup arriving in 2026

Electrek

After EV sales picked up in the first quarter, Ford is scaling back as it delays plans to launch its new three-row electric SUV. Ford is pushing back EV production at its Oakville, Ontario, plant as it shifts to expand its hybrid lineup.

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Hagerty Canceling Detroit Concours d'Elegance for 2024

The Truth About Cars

The annual Detroit Concours d'Elegance is being canceled this year so Hagerty can reassess the event. While the company has stated that it remains committed to the Concours, the messaging was mixed enough to leave doubts about whether there will actually be another one. “It’s been a privilege to unite car lovers in the heart of the Motor City at the Detroit Concours,” the organizers explained on the event website.

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Tesla scouting factory locations in India, and already producing vehicles for imports

Electrek

Local reports in India claim that Tesla is already scouting factory locations in the country and started producing vehicles for imports.

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Chevy Detailed a Longer Range and Lower Price for the Silverado EV RST

The Truth About Cars

Chevrolet is readying deliveries of the Silverado EV RST, and the truck’s already impressive specs just got a boost. The automaker now states a range of 440 miles for the luxurious electric pickup, increasing the originally advertised 400-mile range. That makes it almost as robust as the more stripped-down 4WT (Work Truck) trim, which boasts a 450-mile driving range.

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2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Gets 440-Mile Range Rating And $10,000 Off Sticker

InsideEVs

The top-spec Silverado EV is now the second-longest-range electric pickup on the market, beating the Tesla Cybertruck AWD by 100 miles.

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Lancia Continues Teasing Returning to Rally

The Truth About Cars

A former rallying icon has confirmed its intention to return to the sport of rallying after a three-decade absence. Lancia — creator of the Stratos, Delta Integrale, and 037 — has said it’s actively trying to re-enter motorsport. But the Italian automaker also has to make the finances work before it’s willing to move forward with the program. Lancia confirmed its intentions with DirtFish , who has relayed that information to the rest of the world.

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California found to be highest emitter of harmful sulfuryl fluoride

Innovation News Network

A new study has found that California emits more sulfuryl fluoride, a harmful greenhouse gas, than the rest of the US combined. The post California found to be highest emitter of harmful sulfuryl fluoride appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Used Car of the Day: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

The Truth About Cars

Today we bring you a hot-rod 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 with under 60K miles on the clock. In addition to the low mileage, this Jeep has short-tube headers with cats, a Magnaflow X-pipe, Magnaflow exhaust, and an Airaid intake. Other features include Rockford speakers and 300-watt Rockford subwoofer. The seller also has uninstalled swaybar links and Eibach lowering springs as part of the deal.

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Roam’s Electric Motorcycles Will Soon Be Available In 30 Stores In Kenya

CleanTechnica EVs

Roam is now scaling up production of its flagship Roam Air electric motorcycle, and will now have its motorcycles on show in at least 30 stores in Kenya, in collaboration with several partners. The post Roam’s Electric Motorcycles Will Soon Be Available In 30 Stores In Kenya appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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